Tyrphanax said:
I just wanna address this because it was my first thought in the theater and I quickly explained it to myself, so the continual complaints about it have been bothering me for a bit.…Obviously, from a cinematic standpoint, landing further away gives you the drama and tension of the walk to the house. We all know that much. But “cinematically good” doesn’t always make sense realistically.
…there’s the chance that they’re taking precautions in case the Erso’s mined or otherwise trapped the surrounding area, considering he’s hiding from the Empire and has known Rebel connections.
…it comes down to a matter of politeness…especially when you’re making a “social call” to “appeal to a friend” to help you with a project.
I agree with you on some people getting weirdly hung up on the landing location. Personally, I think if someone goes into a film expecting to be let down, that’s most likely what will happen. Put another way; if a person is always looking for an excuse, they’ll find one. As we were discussing a few days ago, people tend to overlook things when they like a film and criticize those same elements when they don’t like a film.
Above are passages of yours that I think are well thought possible explanations. I also wanted to address another. I like your take on the cinematic reason for the long walk. It creates visual tension for the viewer. In-universe, it would create a physiological tension for the family. It also drew him out of the house and away from a position of safety. Fewer surprises from a guy walking out to talk. The aggressor controls the situation.
Great point. I went in wanting to enjoy a fun and different Star Wars film and so most of my issues were small and easily explained away (like with the shuttle landing area). I also really like your added in-universe explanation, it definitely feels Imperial and I think especially fits Krennic as a character.
TavorX said:
Wow, you just made me realize how damn emotional it would be if Galen was found on Scarif by Jyn. Instead of random romantic hands scene between Jyn and Cassian, it would had fit SO MUCH better if Jyn was crying and hugging Galen as their final moments slip away into the explosion left by the Death Star.I was very happy that they avoided something that melodramatic. This isn’t a feel-good story. It’s harsh. The characters don’t get moments of inner peace or closure the way they did in the previous films. No “we’ll find Han”, no Ben talking to Luke in the trench run, and no Force ghosts waving goodbye. This is a war film.
Exactly. The deaths are fast and unglamorous like in a war film. Sure it’s not to the level of brutality of Saving Private Ryan or Black Hawk Down, but watching Bodhi have his moment of triumph in contacting the Rebel fleet and then dying almost immediately after is something we haven’t seen in Star Wars yet. Even old Ben has his moment of closure between his discussion with Vader and his glance at Luke. Bodhi just straight up died.
The closest we get to the idea of a romantic death are Chirrut and Baze, but they have a connection to the Force and one another so that makes sense.